Martina, a 9-year-old girl, died on 5 December at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome due to a anaphylactic shock which was triggered, according to initial reports, by a serious allergic reaction. The tragedy appears to be linked to a plate of dumplings served in a restaurantconsumed a few hours before the tragedy by the little girl.
Martina he had spent the morning in hospital to undergo spirometry, a test useful for monitoring the health of the lungs. After the checks, her parents decided to take her to lunch at the restaurant, where the little girl had ordered a plate of gnocchi. Shortly after returning home, to Torre Maura, the nightmare began: a sudden malaise accompanied by spasms, vomiting and breathing difficulties. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock, linked to his Known wheat allergythey manifested themselves quickly.
Around 2.40 pm, Martina suffered a bronchospasm. She was immediately given Ventolin and, when the little girl lost consciousness, she was injected with adrenaline. Despite timely intervention, the situation worsened. The 911 call started one desperate race towards the Casilino Polyclinic. As reported by The RepublicMartina arrived already in cardiac arrest. Doctors attempted to revive her with chest massage, but her condition worsened, making it necessary transfer to the Gemelli Polyclinic.
She got there around 8pm, already in prolonged cardiac arrest. Resuscitation attempts continued for hours, but all efforts proved in vain. THEThe diagnosis of brain death was received on the morning of December 6thafter the evaluation of the medical commission foreseen in these cases. Martina’s parents found the strength for a great act of generosity: they gave their consent to organ donation of their little girl.
It still remains unclear what caused the violent allergic reaction. The authorities are verifying whether the rules on allergen reporting were correctly respected by the restaurant, or whether it was a human error. Funeral tomorrow.
Source: Vanity Fair
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